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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30

We rejoice to report a brighter out
look for the farmers this year. They
are buying less, and are trying to avoid
debt as much as possible. In the tobacco
belt, especially, there is a heavy falling
off in the use of commercial fertilizers.
A couple of Kentuckians claim to
have discovered a process by which
ordinary cast steel is cheaply and quickly
converted into steel equal to the best
grades of tool steel. They had a confer
ence last week with the Secretary of the
Navy, who was so we'll satisfied with the
results of some experiments in a small
way, that he gave orders for further
experiments on a large scale at the
Washington navy yard.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30

Is in charge Of A. r. Wright, of Chat
Westmoreland, of Forsyth.
j. NJ. Martin, of Stokes, and He. Hol
men, are always ready to wait on custo
known and "Old Reliable" carter MO
asEWe carry a large stock OF Choice
Grass. kentucky Blue Grass and Timo1
We continue to sell the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30

AL the annual meeting OF the
Cumberland Agricultural Society,
Mr.. Walter Watson was elected
President, G. w. Lawrence, Secre-
tary, and A. A. Mcclellan, Jr.,
Treasurer.-The Executive Com
mite of the Cumberland County
Agricultural Society have appointed
Mr.. Walter Watson, President Of
the Society, J. B. Broadfoot and G.
w. Lawrence, a committee to wait
upon the merchants and others for
special premiums.-FayettevWe Oh
SerCer..
There are four first class saw
and planning mills within the cor
pOrate limits Of Greensboro now
running on full time'-Our farm
ers in the most part positively as
sert their determination to raise
more bread stuffs, vegetables and
home supplies generally this year.
Mr.. Wallace Nichols, of the
Fisher Hill gold mines reports the
fruits Of last months work at ST.
600. Mining business bids fair to
become a principal factor in the
development of this section.-Greens-
b0rO Patriot.
The dealers inform us that it is
probable that not more than one
half the amount of fertilizers will be
used by our farmers this year as
last.-Those who have examined
the blooms tell US that the peaches
are all killed. This is bad. The crop
has failed for three or four years in
succession.-Our farmers are buy
ing less on time and n giving few
er mortgages than for several years
past.-Many farmers have begun
planting corn. The idea with all Of
them seems to be to get it in the
ground as soon as possible. The
early corn has made the best crop
for several years past.-There has
been an epidemic of measles through
out this section during the whole
winter. They extend throughout
the western portion of the State,
judging from the papers. A number
of deaths have resulted from them
in this county.-Monroe Enquirer.
1t seems to be understood that
all of the peaches that are open have
been killed, and it is feared that
many which have not opened have
been killed in the bud or that the
crop will be found to be blightcd.
1t is reported that one of the
commissioners of Alexander county
has said that if work is not com
mcnced by the LIST Of April On the
Statesville and Taylorsville Railroad,
the commissioners will institute suit
against the Richmond & Danville
Railroad Company.-Mr. J. A.
Hardin is the owner of a hen which
the other day came off with a brood
Of chickens. They had hardly open
ed their eyes or the beauties Of
this world before a rooster, per-
hads their own father, bounced
down on three of them, killed them
and ate them in Mr.. Harbin's sight.
The measles has taken a serious
turn, developing into a dangerous
form. A number of deaths have re-
suited from it in this and adjoining
counties within the past week or two.
It is stated that in the vicinity Of
Connelly's mill, four miles north Of
Statesville, it is particularly preva-
lent and virulent. Whole families
are in bed and it is said that there
are hardly enough we'll people in
the neighborhood to nurse the sick
and bury the dead StatesUiUe
Landmark.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30
*Daily except Sunday.
tDaily except Saturday.
~SLEEPING-CAR SERVICE.

On trains so and 81, Pullman Buffet
Sleeper between Atlanta and New York.
On trains so and So, Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Mont
gomery, Washington and Aiken. Pull
man Sleeper between Richmond and
Greensboro. Pullman Sleeper between
Greensboro and Raleigh.
Through tickets on sale at principal
stations to all points.
For rates and information apply to any
agent of the company, or to
JAS. L.. TAYLOR,
Genl. Pass. Agent.
SOL. HAAS, Traffic Manager.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30

DO not be afraid of making more
hay han you need. If you find that
YOU have more than is sufficient for your
present supply of stock, do not sell it.,
but go out and buy cattle to consume it,
There is always a market for good beef
and your lands need the manure Put
surplus hay on the hoof.
Remember that one Of the most
important secrets in successful farming,
is a thorough preparation Of the soil. Re-
duce the acreage until you can have
ample time to prepare it in the most
thorough for the reception Of
the seeds and plants and then cultivate
it we'll and thoroughly.
"A Pennsylvania farmer in pulling up
a hollow stump one day last week saw
what he at first took to be a lot of
knotted rope, but which proved to be a
mass of snakes coiled up together. He
secured help and the slaughter began.
When the work was done they counted
one hundred and ninety-three dead
"~sarpents."
-Cabarrus county is waking up to the
important truth hat it is ruinous policy
to depend alone on cotton. More corn
has been planted than for ten years past
in the month of March, and an increase
of at least fifty per cent, in grasses over
That ~ ~ fopn,op WON Thnu houo
struck "hard pan" in their methods and
are buying for cash.
The President has appointed the
following as interstate railroad commits
~sioners, under the act passed by the last
Congress: Thos. NJ. Cooley, of Michigan,
for the term of six years; VIM. R. Nor
rison, of Illinois, five years; Augustus
Shoemaker, of New York, four years;
Aldoer F. Walker, of Vermont, three
years Walter L.. Bragg, of Alabama, two
years.
The News and Observer says that Mr..
w. S. Primrose and Mr.. H. E. Fries
Trustees of our Agricultural and Me
chanical College, have been selected to
visit some of the best Agricultural Col
leges and investigate their system and
and report to an early meeting of our
Board. No better men could have been
chosen for this very important work.
No farmer can afford to be without
a good garden. There is no spot of land
on the farm that yields such a profit as
a we'll cultivated garden. See to it that
you have the garden rich, that is
thoroughly prepared and then give the
good wife a we'll selected variety of vege-
tables and help her attend to them.
No labor expended on the farm will pay
so we'll.
They don't stand on judicial cere-
mony much in Russia. A number of
young men arrested as implicated in the
recent plot to aasassinate the Gar have
been recently executed, without public
trial, and several suspected army officers
shot or exiled. AS the object was to
strike terror to the conspirators, the
authorities were probably not particular
as to whether the accused were guilty or
not.
A negro girl, near Calhoun, Georgia,
who says she holds interviews with
angels, is creating great CONSERVATION
among the ignorant white and black
population in that neighborhood by
predicting dire disasters, such as earth
quakes which will swallow up towns,
followed by fires which will burn up
what is not swallowed, &C., &c. She has
liked the time for the first Saturday in
December next.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30
THE LANDM
STATESVILLE, N. c.,

Is a 36-column newspaper, and is
acknowledged to be one Of the hand
soonest in the State. y
1t is Democratic in it's politics, but
doesn't wear any collar. 1t has opinions
and expresses them.
Lays no claims to being the ablest
paper in the State or the best in the
South, but has the comfortable assurance
that as a North Carolina newspaper it is
something Of a success.
1t would be pleased to have more
advertisements and more subscribers,
though it has no right to complain Of
a great lack Of either.
~~Specimen copies sent with pleas
ure to any one who mean business.
j.. p. CALDWELL,
Editor and Proprietor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30
Winston Tobaeeo @arket.

Breaks light for the past week. Little
demand for low grades, high grades in
fair demand. No material change in
prices of last week.
WEEKLY AT THE HOU
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30

-Messrs. Vaughn & Pepper have
received the designs of the e building
which they propose to erect on the
corner of 18th and Liberty streets. 1t will
be four stories high, thirty feet front by
one hundred feet deep, and will be a
handsome structure.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30
goeals.

The trial of Mr.. Wash Thornton
last Friday on charge of assaulting Mr..
Robt. Crawford, resulted in his acquittal,
the prosecution failing to make good its
case.
There will be a mass meeting of the
voters of Salem precinct at Vogler's
store building next Saturday evening at
7:3O o'clock, to consider the question of
the proposed township subscription to
aid in the extension of the railroad to
WilkesbOrO.
Temperature for the past seven days,
taken at 8 a. M, by a Signal Service
Thermometer: at Ashcraft q Owens
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-03-30
GEO. w HINsHAW n. H MEDEARIs
g. MEDEARfS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MERCHANTS AND DEALERS IN
Field Seed, Fertilizers Country Produce,
Fourth Street, WINSTON, n. g.


To mr. Customers and the PIHc:-The population Of Winston was about 43o when
III Mr.. Hinshaw aTlved here nineteen years. go Since the day o. his arrival ii
has done whatever he could to build up and develop the agricultural interests, 70
in making a country and tow that would be the pride of the StaN; he invested
the first money in the tobacco business ad put u p the first Tobacco Warehouse
built in Winston, and, in conjunction with others, held three successful Wheat
and Cattle Fairs here which resulted in a favorable revolution in wheat, grass and
stock growing, and caused Forsyth county to be the banner county at the State
Exposition. During the nineteen years he has had a trade and patronage that he
| is rroud IF and to his customers he returns his thanks. Now with increased fml-
.nes, increased capital and accurate knowledge Of the needs an wants of the
country, with a thoroughly organized and long established business, We feel that
w are in better position to merit trade than ever before.
In or dfeentd departments can be found a
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12

There is one cless Of men in this city vino
should be gotten rid Of, if possible, and thai
is the class Of mining promoters" These
men are leeches, at once upon the mine own
ers and the public. and have done more than
any others 70 bring mines and mining into
disrepute. These are the meS who boom
worthless mines, and nearly, all properties
which have resulted in loss to st. Louis in
vestOrs were handled and doomed by thes..
men. To the mine owner they are perfec:
sharks, and rob both him and the public
Their mode of procedure Is as follows A
mine owner comes TO them with q request
tlat they place his property at a
certain price, offering fair r-mun-
Grafton for his services This the pro
moter viii not accept, but says that if the
owner will represent his property as being Of
a greater value, ne Uhe promoter will neg
tia,e a sale, giving the owner the amount
Of his original valuation, and retaining the
excess himself Thus mine, which would
pay well upon the price at which the owner
Is willing to sell. fails TO yield an adequate
return upon the inflated value due to the ma
nipulatIons Of the promoter, and miners and
mining are brought into disrepute, and the
public robbed for the benefit Of the broker
Of this old man of the sea, who has fixed him
sell upon the mining trade. and II is to be
hoIe that the public will soon learn to treat
these men with the neglect they deserve
Globe Democrat Interview
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
MAYOR CoopWIN.s LAST MATINEE.
The Prisoners all Discharged TIL" Court
Adjourn> without Day. aud the Mayor
tddressr> the Policemen SIN Visitors
and aSme Rennrtrr Ere.emt.

III. Prisoners all Discharged TIL. Court
tddressr> the PoIicemen-SN Visitors
aud On. Reporter Present.
The mayors court was heldthiS Tuesday }
afternoon at g! o'clock tor the last time. and
Mayor Gnudwin filled the chair hooking
quite happy under the circumstances. Atthe
hour named the prisoners were PLACED in
the dock by Deputy poter and half dozen
spectators were all that could he seen in
the place allotted {" them. only the
policemen. detective Caldwell aud
a EErI-RIIC reporter We're inside
the railing and occupied ali
the chairs. Frank Rightmyer, the new po-
lice court prosecutor. was the only visitor.
There was no interest manifest and moth
ng was seen that marked anything beyond
an ordinary day, but it was the last fare
well of the only municipal court system
Springfield has ever known. Marshal
Hughes tapped for order. and all
was ,uiet. Clerk Miller led the
way for the mayor from his
private Office where he was in waiting. and
he had soon taken his seat for the last
time The cases were called and disposed
of in short order. no fines being assessed.
All the prisoners were made happy by he
ing DISCHARGED and then the court
died without struggle. Mayor Goodwin
finished his official duties in the few follow
ing words:
This being the last day Of the mayor :
court, it is now adjourned without day"
He then stepped down from the plat
form and made few feeling and
wall chosen remarks Ia the pplictl force
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
WANTS TO LOCATE HERE.
A BaItimorcan Who would Like to Come
To Springfield with a Watch Factory.

A BaItimorcan Who would Like to Come
To Springfield with a Watch Factory.
Mr.. Winfield 5. Troupe. of this city, who
is connected with the board of trade, "
has received the following letter from Mr..
George W. Nelson, of l0S ST. Paul street.
Baltimore Md. who is conveyancer.
manager of estates and investigator of land
titles in all the states and territories. and
collector in both Europe and America The
letter fully explains itself:
BALTIMORE, Mp. April :. 1887.
Secretary Board Of Trade, Springfield. -:
DEAR SIR:-I have watch company
with fourteen patents on watch movements.
ten Of said patents allowed. and the other
four will be as fast as routine will do il.
These are valuable. and can locate fac
| tory in your town if the board of trade a
syndicate OF parties. will organize and
either subscribe the capital neces-
| Sary TO success or guarantee the bonds.
The stock can then be placed
| through ny connections east. 1t will re-
Quire say $50, 900 for plant 10 plant To
operate 800 io 400 watches per diem and
500 artiticers. | have 50 acres offered as q
gift al Joining Chicago by a senator there
, and lands here and at ST. Paul and Nashville.
etc. But we propose a land improvement
| company in this project and sell homes To
TO the operatives and the finer the work
| men in all the trades, the better the citizen.
| Ii your body or town would consider this
| mattel. it Is a safe investment and the in
weston would put in his patents for $500
and take il in stock and buy stock with a
portion of his salary, as he would have To
be- general manager at the beginning. II
Hugh b. Wilson still lives there. | was at
one time operating operating for him in
kentucky until his company sold out. aud
| refer To him that what do is. or rather
that am worthy of and entitled TO ere
denoe. Very cordially yours,
GFo w NELSON
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
A Generous Cpllector.

ThoTas Collier, the New London poet, has
a lassion for collecting. His book of auto
graphs of poets and literary people from all
parts of the world Is very complete and he
taxes much pride in exhibiting it TO callers.
At ore time he WAS interested in collecting
COINS. He had valuable series near com
pleticU when lie learned that a friend had
similar series even nearer the full number
thsn his own, and, further, that the coins
mi sing from his friends collection were all
in his own. Without hesitation he despoiled
his series Of the coins required TO complete his
friends, and sent them to him. 1t was act OF
generosity that only those can fully appreci
ate who have been possessed OF the collecting
mania Said Collier making light Of it.:
"What a mean man | would have been TO
play the dog IN the manager just for a few
coins 1t was better that one collection
should be complete than that both should ever
remain imperfect. York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
MetnodicaI Queen Victoria.

Queen Victoria is so methodical and
regular in her habits that the loss OF in
significant toilet requisites on journey is
sufficient 10 cause her great discomfort.
Once in Scotland while visiting a duke,
the wagon with her baggage was delayed
by an accident. She remained up until
, O'Clock in the morning expecting its
arrival, and finally went To sleep at 3:30,
Worn ont with fatigue. Her journeys
from England 10 Scotland are usually per.
formed without change Of cars. Mention
is made of an unhappy mistake which
compelled her to get out of bed and change
cars at an early hour Of the morning. Il
affected her 50 much that several days
passed before she recovered. -George
Henry Bassett in Herald of Health
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
NEW CARLISLE.

NEW CARLISLE, April l2.-The burning
of the creamery will be a severe loss Ia a
number of our citizens. as well aS 10 the
business and enterprise Of our village. At
this writing il i not known whether it will
be rebuilt or not. Ii is thought that the
fire was the work of an incendiary. -. Dr.
Nrff is again fixed up at the old stand on
the corner, where he proposes 10 keep a
first class drug store. with a stock complete
in all its parts. The bank is pleasantly
situated in their new quarters, and their
business is in healthy condition. The
X. P.s have splendid hall located in the
second story of the bank building. Their
numbers are steadily increasing and We can
sefely say that they have come to stay. go.
DIR. Maranda is building nice residence on
Jefferson street. Our town is growing and
its beauty is increasing. e.. The republicans
of this place are rejoicing over the splendid
victory their friends won in your city. \
large republican majority in November is
assured. Our prohibition friends are dis
satisfied as usual; nothing goes 10 please
them, and life is most too short TO waste
much time in fooling with them. l. j..
Stafford was again elected trustee by an
increased majority. . The religious interest
here still continues at fever heat
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
Sleeping With the Mouth Omen.

II you form the habit Of breathing
through your nose during the day-deep
breathing-it will help to cure the open
mouthed trouble at night. Syringe the
nostrils with warm water. slightly salt,
just before going to bed every night, wipe
them dry and apply a little pure vaseline
on the tip Of the finger. The bad taste in
your mouth possibly results from lack Of
ventilation i'll Your sleeping room. When
wrapped comfortably in bed a vent in the
window will assist the respiratory organs
to perform their duty healthfully and
largely increase the sum total Of your
happiness. Herald of Health
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
LOCAL sRSvITIES.

'"u'i'i' s"'''@''
lhe picScI cruz meets mn
ing
Mrs. J. Y. ElSter left for 'ihci'iilau 10
day
Mrs. Nelson Woodward Is WISHING ltiei'"s
in rbana.
Capt. Alb. {. Jennings, OF foai'iia' i III
the city today.
Mr. Will Or, of Nenia, is in the city To-
day on business.
Mrs. J. :. Elliott has returned from
pleasant visit to Dayton.
Mrs. julia ". Cnmings has come home
from Denver, and every body is glad 10 ses
her.
Mr. Theodore Houston. Of New York. is
moving about among his old Springfield
friends.
Squire John Breckenridge married
Joseph Z. Jones and Sarah NJ. Gillespie
last night
Miss Emma Snyder spent Saturday and
Sunday in Springfield with friends and rel
ativeS. Gazette.
Mr.. Charles A. Geiger. president Of the
Springfield Machine Co. has gone to liar-
risburg, Pa, on business.
Mrs, NJ. +, Chenoweth. of Harrisburg.
TO-. is visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. 5.
Shewalter, for a few days.
Hon. Allen O. Meyers, of Columbus. has
been the guest of Mr.. anu Mrs. Fuller
Trump, of east High street
Mr.. A. l.. Slayer leaves today for a
southern trip of several weeks duration, in
the interest OF J. W. Bookwalter & Co.
Nr - II orcu,, i teaching n.nmanship
., >.lsor,s Rnsi,.ss College during the
temporary absence of Prof. II. IL. Nelson.
Mrs. A. 5. Bushnell. Mrs. }. +. Mc,irew
and daughter. and Misses Phelps and
White, left this morning for the Qneen
City.
Mr. Jam.s Carey found bunch of
KEYS on Linden avenue. which the owner
can reclaim by calling at lO7 Linden ave
nue and proying property.
I'll. h,sah,,ris,s of Willis. college have
.ro, ,ha.a - >o,.or,s and ,ba
81 ;,,-.i,,,.i,,,s ara, i, 1,iI, nr,c-
,ica in ,ranar,tion f,r An early crossing of
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r.o,,, p,,ss.rr will road IN the
p..-..,.t, r,.;,,,. .,-.,,i,,, ,riI
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Co.. No. who j. -,nrosad m no living
.a 49, sho, ,,,a sho,is IN poons
oorn,r L, -, rho last s,a,,iop
Mayor 'ierA Anus Miner II haiu a'
"orh 'ouaS se''i'is ''ie ""S"i ''u'' ''i'i-
a., .,t 80, j., ,ha ,nar,i,o ub.n The
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t,-,,,,r,,. h., s,arI s.oo,s hand s,,ra on
N.,L., conan. was ha,,ipy his wife They
bas,.,a3 20 bis r.sida,ca 20 north pluu
s,r.et bu, Miller had sed He WAS more
or l..ss 5r,rL
NJ, n ILL.,. s .ro,, r.
blna this morning on a little business trip.
Sle has Just lost her mother and brother,
4 was called to Ohio from her home in
NJ .nneapolis on account of their death. Mrs.
jolly returns 10 Urbans this evening and
leaves for the west again in few days.
officer Norton arrested a woman up on
the hill Yesterday af,ernoon who gave h-r
mama .s Josia + Craig and haiis from
Cleveland, She was leading a child BY the
hand NO, her own and ,-oipg iuto bouses.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
FOR SALE OR TRADE

DOR SALE OR TRADE-farm. | have
I good Improved farm of 2DO acres in Jen-
pjngs county, Indiana. which will trade Tor
city property or good city lots. or land In
suburbs Of Springfield; the improvements are
a good house OF eight rooms. barn and out
buildings good water. orchard and gOOc tim
ber Inquire of Geo. Il. COirv foom ~ l. La
yonda BANK building. slt"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12

A New York steam company furnishes
steam power through pipes to 40 engines
from a large steam station on Greenwich
street The conductors or pipes used for con-
veying the steam are of very large dimen-
sions. The steam when delivered TO the en-.
gine is wet, and the pressure is about eighty
~ possibly ninety pounds. Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-12
giiness Defle,.,

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And are with freckleS covered o'er-Don't
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If you have grown 81 very plain,
You can no longer lovers gain-DOn't sigh;
For you'll regain within week,
II you the remedy will seek.
The charms of beauty all cOmplete-Then
try
The wondrouS Champlin's Liquid Pearl,
Beauty'S boon To every girl.